No Charlie,
Mutty is spot om, passengers is wot we was.
And Mutty, to misquote the filum...
On Squadron Leader specialist aircrew pay
..."I'll be your passenger anytime"
I'll even bring you a sandwich...but sniff it first before you consume
Did I mention that under AFPS 75 Spec Aircrew Pay Rates are pensionable? Now excuse me, I think my new merc is ready for collection.